Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in the South Island. Photo / File
One person is dead two others have been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash in Central Otago.
The two-car crash was reported just after 5pm, a police spokesperson said.
The collision happened on Scotland St, State Highway 8, in Roxburgh.
One person has died. Two others have been flown to Dunedin Hospital, one in a serious condition and a second with minor injuries.
The road was initially closed, with diversions in place after the crash, but has since re-opened.
The Serious Crash Unit will attend the scene.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman Mau Barbara told Stuff that two crews from Roxburgh and Millers Flat attended the crash scene.
A rescue helicopter was initially called from Dunedin but was stood down shortly after.
Requests for further comment were referred to police.
Meanwhile, further north four people suffered injuries in a three-car crash on the Whakatāne River Bridge in the central North Island.
Police were called to the scene just after 7pm.
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